Taste of Ecuador: Fish Market, Forest trail, Local Food & Crafts
Recommended by 92% of travelers
Manta, Ecuador
- 7 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Manabi’s fascinating history, natural wonders, and rich cultural heritage while in port in Manta on this full-day tour. Visit the town of Pile, where the world-famous Panama Hats are made; spot howler monkeys as you hike through the Pacoche Humid Forest; tuck into delicious Ecuadorian cuisine for lunch (not included); and learn all about the Ecuadorian Revolution at the Montecristi Museum.
- Visit the original home of the famous Panama Hat
- Guided wildlife walk through the Pacoche Humid Forest
- Free time to shop for handicrafts and souvenirs in Montecristi
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from Manta hotels or cruise port
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Local blilingual guide English/Spanish
- Hotel/port pickup
- Hotel/port drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Plage de Tarqui
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Pacoche Wildlife Refuge
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
San Lorenzo
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Playa San Lorenzo
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Montecristi
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Due to uneven surfaces, the second half of the trail at the rain-forest is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using walkers or wheelchair
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (Depending on your physical shape, you could choose to do the complete trail or just half trail that is more suitable for seniors)
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 26 reviews
Denise_R, Feb 2026
Tony was a most kind and wonderful guide through the touristic highlights of Manta. He loves his city and we loved every stop. Highly recommended. First we enjoyed the exciting fish market, then a walk in the woods where we met small creatures. Then a walk up to a lighthouse for exciting views. Delicious ceviche lunch on a great beach. Then a terrific presentation on Panama Hats and the complicated process of production. Every stop was a fun adventure.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Tony just joined our team, and we are also loving his enthusiasm and dedication. Thanks for sharing your experience, and we hope the other ports were fantastic.
YI_L, Dec 2025
The tour was great. We went to fish market, wildlife refugee, hiked a little bit to a mountain and had great view of the coastline. Both of our tour guides were great, pleasant.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the excursion! :)
Velda_H, Nov 2025
This tour provided a wide array of experiences. We visited a fish market, a wildlife preserve in a cloud forest, had excellent ceviche at a restaurant on the beach, and checked out an interesting lighthouse. We also bought Panama hats at Montecristi and toured Ciudad Alfaro. A most interesting day. Anna our tour guide was excellent. She was well-spoken, knowledgeable and most kind.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you, Velda! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the diverse experiences that our tour, Taste of Ecuador, offers, and that Anna made your day so memorable. Your kind words mean a lot!
Laura_I, Nov 2025
We really enjoyed this tour. So nice to have this experience with a smaller group, our tour guide Anna was wonderful. She explained everything very well and took time to make sure everyone was comfortable. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Christopher_L, Apr 2025
Our tour guide Caori was very friendly, knowledgeable and speak fluent English. She introduce the culture, economy, history and the difference of each region to us. We tried the fresh seafood in the fish market, learn about the rain forest and saw how the Panama hat was hand made.
David_V, Nov 2024
We really enjoyed the fish market and visiting Montecristi. The boat construction was fascinating. I recommend starting early.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We are so glad to read this thank you!
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